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CROSS SLAB

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A slab of stone, either standing or recumbent, inscribed with a cross. Usually found in association with burials. If Pictish symbols are included, index as PICTISH SYMBOL STONE as well.

Pictish Cross Slab (Non-Preferred)

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Related Terms

Term Note
BOUNDARY CROSS A cross, sculpted or incised, delimiting the extent of a parish or an area of sanctuary.
CROSS A free-standing structure in the form of a cross. Use specific term where known.
CROSS INCISED STONE A stone bearing a cross-shaped symbol incised on its face.
PICTISH SYMBOL CARVING Stones or rock outcrop bearing Pictish symbols such as carved animals, figures and abstract designs. Use more specific term. Differentiate between designs on stones/boulders and rock outcrop. If a cross is included, index as CROSS SLAB as well.
PICTISH SYMBOL STONE A stone bearing Pictish symbols such as carved animals, figures and abstract designs. If a cross is included, index as CROSS SLAB as well.

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